Job Posting Title

Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific Outreach

Agency

455 OK MEDICAL MARIJUANA AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

455 OK Medical Marijuana Authority

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. 

Job Description

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking a full-time Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific Outreach. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act, located in Oklahoma City, OK.  OMMA offers a comprehensive benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience. 

Every position at OMMA brings an opportunity to build out new policies and procedures using innovative and creative problem-solving. With any opportunity, challenges rear their heads. Candidates must be willing to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in order to succeed at OMMA. We are an agency that will not settle for status quo or complacency. Candidates must be willing to work hard to help OMMA be the best at what we are entrusted to do.  

 If this sounds like a challenge you are willing to take on, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Basic Purpose

The Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific Outreach is responsible for leading and managing public health initiatives and educational programs related to regulated medical cannabis. The Director will work with internal and external parties to implement policies and programs that promote public health trends, disseminate evidence-based medical cannabis related materials and campaigns, advise the agency on how to mitigate the risks associated with medical cannabis consumption, and support the well-being of all Oklahomans. This role serves as a high-level leader in a nascent and quickly evolving regulatory and licensing environment.

Typical Functions

Directs oversight of public health and patient licensing efforts, providing forward-thinking leadership to a team of patient license processors, epidemiologists, outreach specialists, and public health specialists.
Oversees the collection of public health data to inform policy decisions related to medical marijuana in Oklahoma.
Collaborates with the Chief Science Officer to ensure public health is promoted through all aspects of OMMA’s work.
Maintains subject matter expertise in national and global public health trends related to cannabis, incorporating best practices into OMMA’s policies and programming as applicable.
Actively engages with patients, medical professionals, and public health professionals to gather input on relevant public health issues related to the use of medicinal cannabis.
Analyzes health outcomes and develops measures to assess the effectiveness of implemented public health programs.
Facilitate collaboration between OMMA internal teams and external stakeholders to advance patient-centered public health and safety campaigns.
Leads initiatives focused on educating and engaging healthcare providers regarding medical cannabis health and safety topics.
Establishes and maintains OMMA as a trusted resource for patients and medical providers on matters related to medical marijuana health and safety.
Oversees the licensing process for OMMA Education and Research licensing.
Cultivates relationships with higher education and research institutions who may be interested in doing research on medical cannabis.
Works with cannabis regulators from other states and countries to stay abreast of all research on medical cannabis.
Creates public policy proposals based on epidemiological data to present to OMMA’s Government Affairs team.
Engages in public speaking events on behalf of OMMA as a public health subject matter expert.
Oversees the budget for their department and meets regularly with the OMMA finance team to ensure compliance with all budgeting and state purchasing laws.
Works with the OMMA legal team to guide all new initiatives ensuring compliance with all state laws.
May testify as a subject matter expert on public health matters in OMMA’s administrative proceedings.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education. NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Special Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with a master’s in public health or other higher education degrees focused on public health.
Experience working in regulatory programs, implementing rules pertaining to state laws and mandates, and experience with administrative principles and practices, including data analysis, ad hoc research, program management and business administration. Proven skills in performance evaluation, reporting, public speaking, decision making, attention to detail, teamwork, and strategic planning.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; of the principles, methods and practices of various programs being administered; and of the organization, development and administration of the programs for which responsibility is assigned. Ability is required to evaluate program performance; plan, coordinate and evaluate the activities of divisions and multiple work units engaged in a broad range of functions; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems; to interpret and apply policy material; to maintain effective working relationships with others; to direct the functions and activities of a program or division which is large in size and/or scope; and to communicate management goals to staff and the public. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone.   

PLEASE NOTE: You are ineligible for OMMA employment if you are: an individual that has a direct or indirect interest in a licensed medical marijuana business; an individual who has or whose spouse, parent, child, spouse of a child, sibling, or spouse of a sibling has an application for a medical marijuana business license pending before the Department; a member of the board of directors of a medical marijuana business; or an individual financially interested in any licensee or medical marijuana business.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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